Festival of trees offers holiday magic

Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 11:49 AM.

With 107 decorated Christmas trees, the Arts Council of Lincoln County’s Festival of Trees promises to be a feast for the eyes.

You can visit this winter wonderland at the former CMC-Lincoln Medical Center in Lincolnton.

“Excitement was in the air this week when approximately 100 kindergarteners from Iron Station Elementary School visited,” Kae B. Wright said. “Our hope is that you will make this event your next stop on your holiday season ‘to do’ list.”

The festival is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 23.

Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for seniors age 62 and older; and $2 for students. Children under age 6 are admitted free. Anyone who brings canned goods on Sunday for Christian Ministries receives $1 off admission.

In addition to the Christmas trees, the event features a holiday market with handmade gifts by area artisans.

With 107 decorated Christmas trees, the Arts Council of Lincoln County’s Festival of Trees promises to be a feast for the eyes.

You can visit this winter wonderland at the former CMC-Lincoln Medical Center in Lincolnton.

“Excitement was in the air this week when approximately 100 kindergarteners from Iron Station Elementary School visited,” Kae B. Wright said. “Our hope is that you will make this event your next stop on your holiday season ‘to do’ list.”

The festival is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 23.

Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for seniors age 62 and older; and $2 for students. Children under age 6 are admitted free. Anyone who brings canned goods on Sunday for Christian Ministries receives $1 off admission.

In addition to the Christmas trees, the event features a holiday market with handmade gifts by area artisans.

You can get more information by calling 704-732-9044.

CHURCH OFFERING WEDNESDAY ADVENT PRAYER SERVICES

Holy Communion Lutheran is offering the public a brief respite from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season

At 7 p.m. Wednesday and then again on Dec. 19, the church is hosting an Advent Evening Prayer service.

The 30-minute service centers around the Holden Evening Prayer, a sung liturgy created by noted composer Marty Haugen. It features song, prayer and worship. A freewill offering will be collected.

The church is at 103 W. Church St., Dallas.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETS THURSDAY

The Gaston County Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Dec. 13 at Carillon Assisted Living, 500 Cramer Mountain Road, Cramerton. The guest speaker will be Paitra Modline, a physical therapist with Carolinas Rehabilitation in Mount Holly. She has more than 20 years of experience working with patients facing neurological and orthopedic issues. She specializes in Parkinson’s Disease.

For more information or to RSVP, call Cheryl Fleming, 704-678-3545.

DAR CHAPTER MEETS FRIDAY

The Major William Chronicle Chapter NSDAR holds its monthly meeting on Friday at the City Club of Gastonia, 532 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with the business portion of the meeting starting at 12:15 p.m. During the program, students who participated in the Good Citizens Essay Contest will read their entries. Members are encouraged to come to the meeting to show their support for the students.

CARDIO CLASSES OFFERED IN LINCOLN COUNTY

Cardio Dance classes are being offered by the Lincoln County Parks and Recreation Department at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays

The Tuesday class is offered at the East Lincoln Community Center, Denver.

The Wednesday class takes place at the Block Smith Gym, Lincolnton.

Cost is $3 per person.

The instructor is Jennifer Taylor.

There will be no classes Dec. 25-26.

You can get more details by calling 704-748-1518.

BRIEFLY

- Cramerton Free Will Baptist, 416 Woodlawn Ave., presents “Papa’s Christmas Gift,” an original Christmas play written by Pastor Danny Dwyer. Performances will be at 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 15-16Childcare will be provided for children 4 and younger. Call 704-824-0395.

- Woodlawn Baptist, North Main Street, Lowell, presents the Christmas Cantata “We Have a Savior” on Sunday. Dec. 16

- The Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group holds its December meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Mayflower Restaurant, located on N.C. 74 East in Shelby. The program will be devoted to getting to know new members and setting goals for the upcoming year.